Sutherland Reservoir
Beginning March 7, 2009, all private boats wishing to launch at Lake Sutherland will be inspected for quagga
mussels. Boats must be clean and dry or they will not be permitted to launch. Please review inspection procedures (PDF: 15K).
Sutherland Reservoir is located approximately 45 miles northeast of San Diego,
between Ramona and Julian. See the "What's New" page for current schedule.
Directions: From Highway 78 take Sutherland Dam Road north to the reservoir.
From the gate it's about .7 of a mile to the concession/launch area.
When full Sutherland Reservoir has 556.8 surface acres, a maximum
water depth of 145 feet, and 5.25 shoreline miles. Water
levels are monitored weekly.
There are four barbecues and 12 picnic tables in the picnic area. Patrons
can bring self-contained barbecues for use in designated areas only.
No ground fires or glass containers are allowed. Dogs must be kept on
a leash at all times and at least 50 feet away from the water. Dogs
are not allowed on boats.
Lake Sutherland offers fishing for Florida-strain largemouth bass,
bluegill, crappie, redear sunfish, channel catfish, blue catfish, bullhead,
and carp. Minimum size limit for bass is 12 inches. Standard daily bag
limits are 5 bass, 5 catfish and 25 crappie, with no limit on other
species. Fish catch information is updated weekly.
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addition to fishing from boats, patrons can float tube or fish from
shore. One and 3/4 miles of west shoreline and Santa Ysabel Arm are
accessible by foot. Use of float tubes is restricted to within 150 feet
or less from shore. Float tubers must wear chest waders and have a Coast
Guard approved personal flotation device readily available at all times, and have 144
square inches of international orange visible at least 12 inches above
the water line. They must also possess a horn or whistle to warn approaching
craft. Any float tube that uses oars or has a motor
must purchase a private boat use permit.
Sutherland does not offer rental boats.
There is no camping allowed at Sutherland. The nearest camping is Dos
Picos County Park (12 miles west) or William Heise County Park. For
reservations at County Parks call (858) 565-3600.
Turkey Hunting
Turkey hunting is offered from late March to early May at lake Sutherland. Reservations are distributed at the Turkey Tune-up,
held on the fourth Saturday of February. To be added to the mailing list E-mail ssmith@sandiego.gov with your mailing address.
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